Competition Bureau Raises Concerns with Bunge-Viterra Merger

In a statement Tuesday, the Bureau said the planned transaction between two of this country’s most significant agricultural companies “is likely to result in substantial anti-competitive effects and a significant loss of r...

Chicago Close: Wheat Jumps on Weather Issues

Wheat futures jumped on Monday, fueled by increasingly dry conditions for winter wheat crops in both the US and Russia.

Canola Price Expectations Raised from Last Month; Durum Lower

The supply-demand numbers may not have changed from last month, but 2023-24 and 2024-25 canola price expectations certainly did.

Taking steps to minimize compaction from the sprayer

The topic of soil compaction often arises when talking about the heaviest of farm machinery — four-wheel drive tractors, grain carts/buggies, and manure spreaders — but sprayers should also be at the forefront when it come...

Alberta Announces Major Water Sharing Agreements

The Alberta government on Friday announced that municipalities, industry, and irrigation districts in the province have voluntarily agreed to reduce water usage in case of drought this spring or summer.

Map: April Brings Wet Weather to Southern Ontario

Some fieldwork is underway across southern Ontario but bouts of heavy rain over the past couple of weeks is no doubt making conditions difficult for producers.

Some Wins for Farmers in Federal Budget, But Losses Too

There were some wins for Canadian farmers in Tuesday’s federal budget, but some losses too, according to national farm groups.

Syngenta Canada Reacts to 2024 Federal Budget

Middle East Tensions Put Markets Further on Edge

Rising Middle East tensions have so far had a muted impact on the grain and oilseed markets, but much still depends on the potential for a wider conflict between Israel and Iran.

Railway Strike Mandate Vote Underway

The union representing Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway workers is seeking a strike mandate to back contract demands.

Canadian Inflation Rate Up Slightly in March

Chicago Close: Easing Middle East Fears Leads Prices Lower

Corn, wheat, and soybean futures all fell on Monday amid declines in crude oil and easing fears about conflict in the Middle East.

Corn Planting Remains Ahead of Average; Quick Start for Soybeans

US corn planting remained ahead of the average pace this past week, while soybeans are off to a quick start as well.